Tuesday, April 10, 2007

Dolphin Training Monday



Today at Fins and Flippers Key, we learned how to train a dolphin by using positive reinforcement. We were shown the different hand signals and were able to have the dolphins do their tricks. Some things that they did were shaking hands, waving goodbye, and jumping. At the end, we went on to the platform to get a kiss from the dolphin Fiona. The highlight of the session was probably when Lacey went to get on the platform, and missed horribly, landing on her face with a loud thud.
Mike and Toni

3 comments:

Anonymous said...

AWWWWW, poor Lacey, we love you Lacey J.
We are soooo glad to hear you are all having so much fun. We are a little jealous though.
The Sabres first playoff game is this Thursday at home against the Islanders, Ted Nolans team (Grammy's little asian, Alicia) hehe!!! We will let you know the outcome. A win of course!
Love and miss you all, The Barratt's

Unknown said...

Hey Jake!! Awesome pictures--keep them coming (even though they are making me so jealous) Make sure you're taking a bunch with your cameras too!! Dan-I'll make you copies of all the pictures he takes so make sure he takes good ones. Love you Jacobi--kiss the dolphins for us! Mom and Chris (P.S. 24 was actually good this week--I'll tell you about it when we see you--because I'm sure you don't really care right now) Soak up the sun now buddy because it's FREEZING here!

Anonymous said...

Hey Jake! looks like you're having fun!! Kayla & I are jealous of you with the dolphins!!Enjoy - Love, Aunt Lori, Uncle Gary & Kayla